Author Archives: Kate Pancero

Kate is quite the savvy shopper. Along with writing for Chicago Parent magazine, Kate has produced several shopping guides for Wednesday Journal. Kate's got the scoop when it comes to shopping in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. New store opening on Harrison Street? Kate's there! Haven't seen the new bottle openers at Two Fish? Kate will hook you up!

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by Kate Pancero May 20, 2008February 11, 2021

CTA train derailment at Green Line Harlem stop leaves three injuredSeptember 26, 2026
Oak Park Police Officers observed a CTA train derail at the Green Line stop on South Harlem Avenue earlier this afternoon, according to the Village of Oak Park.
Berwyn orders shutdown of Flock camerasSeptember 25, 2026
Mayor Robert J. Lovero of Berwyn issued an executive order this week calling for the suspension of the city police’s use of Flock cameras and the prohibition of city employees accessing the network of stored Flock data.
Prayer and protest one year after Broadview Six September 25, 2026
Over 30 people gathered outside of the Broadview ICE detention facility this Friday marking one year since the events that led to the infamous "Broadview Six" prosecution.
Property transfers for August 2026September 25, 2026
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from August 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.
River Forest poised to take over Community Center ownershipSeptember 24, 2026
River Forest’s village board is expected to vote Monday evening to take over ownership and control of the River Forest Civic Center building at 8020 Madison St.

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